Diego Lainez engages with journalist over criticism of his statistics

Mexican winger Diego Lainez has become the subject of intense social media debate after responding to a post by journalist Edu Torres regarding his performance at Tigres.

Torres highlighted that Lainez has gone 25 consecutive games without an assist and 28 matches without scoring. His last assist came on February 28, 2026, against America, while his last goal was scored on February 7, 2026, against Santos Laguna.

I'll send you the 28 summaries of those matches later. And the best-rated players in my position from the last tournament while I'm at it. But you're right, it hasn't been the best start to this tournament and I must improve! Diego Lainez

Lainez's response sparked mixed reactions. While some fans supported his decision to address the criticism, others suggested he should focus on improving his level on the pitch rather than engaging with media questioning. The player acknowledged that his start to the current campaign has not been his best, but he remains a constant fixture in the Tigres lineup.